iterative
adjective
it·er·a·tive
ˈi-tə-ˌrā-tiv 
-rə-
-rə-
: involving repetition: such as
a
: expressing repetition of a verbal action
b
: utilizing the repetition of a sequence of operations or procedures
iterative programming methods
iteratively
adverb
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Why is iterative prompting important when using ChatGPT?
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Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Development of the Submariner was an iterative process and remains so.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
Within Canvas, the AI enables iterative and genuine assessment, allowing educators to review multiple drafts of student work with less effort.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Young people through the internet have more taken an approach to LGBTQ+ identities that are more iterative.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Development of the Submariner was an iterative process and remains so.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2025
Within Canvas, the AI enables iterative and genuine assessment, allowing educators to review multiple drafts of student work with less effort.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Young people through the internet have more taken an approach to LGBTQ+ identities that are more iterative.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for iterative
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“Iterative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iterative. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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